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Cotton Club: The Staple of Black Talent in The Harlem Renaissance
In continuation of NYS Music’s series celebrating the Harlem Renaissance in its centennial years, it is important…
New York Series: The Reflections “Union Sq.”
Brooklyn's indie rock duo, The Reflections, have released a video for "Union Sq." today, Thursday, July 25. It is…
New York Series: Bayside ‘Montauk’
While anyone who has had their heart broken knows that in time it is possible to love again, the song provides a…
New York Series: The Beastie Boys ‘An Open Letter to NYC’
The overall message of the song is about how the cities’ fortitude comes from diversity, and that no matter what…
Marcus Garvey: Controversial Revolutionary
As part of NYS Music's continuing series looking at the Centennial years of the Harlem Renaissance, we turn to…
New York Series: Joni Mitchell ‘Woodstock’
Woodstock, for some reason, impressed me as being a modern miracle, like a modern day fishes-and-loaves story. For…
New York Series: Tom Waits ‘Downtown Train’
He is stuck living the same night over and over again, hoping for something new, but nothing new ever happens. In…
Billie Holiday: Improving the Improv
Eleanora Fagan was born on April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia. As a child, she started going by Billie Holiday, Billie…
New York Series: Bruce Springsteen ‘New York Serenade’
Springsteen is an artist who writes for the workingman, the underdogs, and the underbelly of society. He writes to…
Buffalo’s Colored Musicians Club: the Last Venue of its Kind
In Western New York, you'll find plenty of music history, but none so unique as the Colored Musicians Club in…
Leslie Mendelson Performing At the Linda
Grammy-nominated Leslie Mendelson will perform at The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio in Albany, NY, on…
New York Series: LCD Soundsystem ‘New York, I Love You But You’re Bringing Me…
He thumbs his nose at the city and the life he lives, but eventually concludes at the epiphany that maybe New York…
Pete Muller and the Kindred Souls coming to Caffe Lena
Songwriter, philanthropist, and finance revolutionist Pete Muller will be performing live at Caffè Lena in…
Old Friends, Heroes, Lifetimes: Widespread Panic Returns to the Stage in Atlantic…
Widespread Panic's 2024 got cut short with guitarist Jimmy Herring's cancer diagnosis. Their June Red Rocks run…
Oak Hill’s Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival Announces Lineup
The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival at the Walsh Farm in Oak Hill, NY has announced the 2025 Musicians Lineup for the…
Saturday Night Live Celebrates 50 Years of Laughs and Love
Last night, Saturday Night Live celebrated its 50th anniversary with a star-studded special full of memorable skits…
Soaring for Social Justice: Steve Miller Joins Global Artists for Playing For…
Playing For Change, a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) global multimedia company dedicated to…
Toro y Moi and Panda Bear Dazzle New York City – February 14
One of the most unique sounds in the indie scene, Toro y Moi returned to New York City with special guest Panda…
Hip Hop Legend Eric B on the LIMEHOF Podcast
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Podcast presents an exclusive episode featuring LIMEHOF…
MC Lyte kicks it old school in Rochester
February 14 is a traditionally a day of love, special dinners, and flowers. For old school hip hop fans in…